Originally Posted by
ckcowl
Many vintage machines are still in use. Age doesn't really matter. As long as they were taken care of they were built to last back in the early days. I've tossed many ( new/ young ) machines- 1990's that were junk, cost more to fix than replace. My 1939 machine runs like a champ with the most beautiful straight stitch ever.
The vintage machines do have the most beautiful straight stitch. I had my mom's 301a in the closet and all the vintage machine enthusiasts here got me to thinking about it so I got it out. It's my go-to machine for piecing now. Beautiful straight stitch and I never seem to have any problems with her.